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A '''natural object''' is one that has occurred in the [[ash]] of random [[soup]]s. The definition of a random soup, under the influence of [[Catagolue]], is an {{times|16|16}} [[pattern]] where a | A '''natural object''' is one that has occurred in the [[ash]] of random [[soup]]s. The definition of a random soup, under the influence of [[Catagolue]], is an {{times|16|16}} [[pattern]] where a SHA-256 preimage string is known. Objects such as [[block]]s, [[blinker]]s, [[beehive]]s and [[glider]]s are very natural and appear in the majority of soups, while objects such as [[figure eight]]s and [[queen bee shuttle]]s are less natural, occurring rarely. [[Dart]]s, [[Gosper glider gun]]s, etc., are not natural as of February 2023, having never appeared in an asymmetric soup. | ||
On the other hand, objects found in the ash of [[symmetry|symmetric]] soups generated from known | On the other hand, objects found in the ash of [[symmetry|symmetric]] soups generated from known SHA-256 preimages, are often said to '''occur semi-naturally'''. The dart is an example of a semi-natural pattern, having appeared in soups with bilateral symmetry. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 14:43, 7 March 2023
A natural object is one that has occurred in the ash of random soups. The definition of a random soup, under the influence of Catagolue, is an 16 × 16 pattern where a SHA-256 preimage string is known. Objects such as blocks, blinkers, beehives and gliders are very natural and appear in the majority of soups, while objects such as figure eights and queen bee shuttles are less natural, occurring rarely. Darts, Gosper glider guns, etc., are not natural as of February 2023, having never appeared in an asymmetric soup.
On the other hand, objects found in the ash of symmetric soups generated from known SHA-256 preimages, are often said to occur semi-naturally. The dart is an example of a semi-natural pattern, having appeared in soups with bilateral symmetry.
See also
- Natural periodic objects (category)
- Semi-natural periodic objects (category)
- List of natural spaceships
- Common
External links
- Natural at the Life Lexicon
- Small Unnatural Objects Watchlist (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums